An application has been submitted to replace a city centre venue which closed at the start of the year with a new bar, which will play live music.

Few details have been released of what is set to replace Pitchers at Derrys Cross in Plymouth.

Citiclient (CPF) Nominees Limited has applied to Plymouth City Council for an entertainment and alcohol license for the new premises.

Pitchers closed at the start of the year following a refurbishment, and the unit has been empty since, reports plymouthherald .

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The application to the council reads: 'Notice is hereby given that we, Citiclient (CPF) Nominees Limitied and Citiclient (CPF) Nominees No 2 Limited on November 7 2017 have made an application to the Plymouth City Council, being the Licensing Authority for the purposes of a Premises Licence in respect of the premises situated at and known as: Unit 2, Derrys Cross, Plymouth, PL1 2TR.

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'The relevant licensable activities are as follows. 10:00 hours to 03:00 hours on Monday to Sunday. The activities are: Exhibition of films, indoor sporting events, performance of live music, playing of recorded music, performance of dance, provision of facilities for entertainment of a similar description, late-night refreshments and the sell of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises.

'Any representations to this application should be made to: public protection sevrice manager, licensing office, Plymouth City Council, Windsor House, Plymouth, PL6 5UF or licensing@plymouth.gov.uk no later than December 5.'

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After changing its name from Varsity to Pitchers, the owners decided to call it a day and the unit has been looking for a new tenant.

The bar, restaurant and club, on Derry’s Cross, announced its closure via a Facebook post.

The post says: “As of the March 27, 2017, Pitchers ceased trading.

“But what people didn’t know was everything that was done inside the venue was built, painted and designed by her staff making it a truly unique project that we all enjoyed.

“We shall miss this venue but look forward to see what takes her place.”